{"procedure":{"id":"botulinum_toxin","name":"肉毒素（面部）","type":"category","family":"肉毒素（面部）","category":"肉毒素（面部）","price":"low","pain":1,"downtime":1,"visible_in":2,"lasts":2,"summary":"面部肉毒素","explanation":"面部肉毒素透過放鬆目標面部肌肉或腺體，淡化動態紋並改善輪廓。適用於額頭、眉間、魚尾紋、鼻背紋和口周，也用於咬肌瘦臉、唾液腺改善下面部寬大，以及微量注射的皮膚肉毒改善毛孔和出油。當問題源於肌肉運動或肌肉體積而非皮膚鬆弛時最為適合，起效漸進且效果為暫時性。","target":"額頭、眉間、魚尾紋、鼻背紋、口周、咬肌、唾液腺、毛孔、出油","description":"面部肉毒素透過放鬆目標面部肌肉或腺體，淡化動態紋並改善輪廓。適用於額頭、眉間、魚尾紋、鼻背紋和口周，也用於咬肌瘦臉、唾液腺改善下面部寬大，以及微量注射的皮膚肉毒改善毛孔和出油。當問題源於肌肉運動或肌肉體積而非皮膚鬆弛時最為適合，起效漸進且效果為暫時性。","detail":{"id":"botulinum_toxin","name":"Botulinum Toxin (Face)","price":{"basis":"One wrinkle area (domestic-imported) up to 50U masseter (domestic-Allergan)","krw_max":190000,"krw_min":40000,"varies_by":"units / area / toxin brand"},"dosage":{"unit":"units (U)","options":[{"tag":"Lines","note":"Most common starter","amount":"1 area (~10-20U)","coverage":"Forehead, frown lines, crow's feet or nose","description":"Softens one group of expression lines.","krw_typical":40000},{"tag":"Contour","note":"Standard jaw-slimming dose in Korea","amount":"50U","coverage":"Both masseters","description":"Relaxes jaw muscles for a slimmer lower face.","krw_typical":49000},{"tag":"Skin","note":"Skin botox","amount":"Full face micro-dose (2-4cc)","coverage":"Whole face","description":"Diluted intradermal toxin for pores, oil and fine texture.","krw_typical":140000}],"unit_explainer":"\"Units\" measure toxin strength and are brand-specific. Larger muscles need more units; more units do not mean a better result."},"header":{"one_liner":"Targeted neuromodulator injections to soften selected expression lines or alter muscle activity.","target_tags":["Expression lines","Square jaw","Gummy smile","Pores","Facial slimming"],"category_label":"BOTOX","technology_label":"Botulinum toxin"},"details":{"sessions":"Single session","aftercare":"Usually brief injection-mark downtime. Avoid rubbing the area and follow the injector’s exercise/heat instructions; seek assessment for unintended weakness or trouble swallowing.","anesthesia":"Usually none; ice or numbing cream on request","regulatory":"The US BOTOX Cosmetic label covers temporary treatment of adult glabellar lines, crow’s feet, forehead lines, and platysma bands, and its units cannot be converted across toxin brands.","technology":"Botulinum toxin type A injection (neuromuscular blocker)","measurement":"Units (U) per area","manufacturer":"Multiple: Allergan/AbbVie (Botox), Merz (Xeomin), Korean brands (Hugel, Daewoong, Medytox, others)","repeat_interval":"Every 3-4 months as needed","technical_specs":"Korean clinics typically offer domestic toxins (e.g. Botulax/Hugel, Nabota/Daewoong, Coretox/Medytox, Neulux, Hi-tox per partner menus) at lower prices and imported ones (Xeomin/Merz, Botox/Allergan-AbbVie) at a premium. Units are product-specific and cannot be converted between brands.","before_treatment":"Avoid blood-thinning supplements/alcohol for a day or two if you bruise easily; arrive without makeup on the area; mention any recent toxin injections (different brands' units are not interchangeable).","safety_suitability":"Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have a neuromuscular disorder (e.g. myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton), infection at the injection site, or known allergy to toxin ingredients. Tell the doctor about aminoglycoside antibiotics or muscle relaxants. Rare distant-spread effects are a labelled warning."},"recovery":{"flying":"Usually possible the same or next day","makeup":"After a few hours (avoid rubbing injection points that day)","alcohol":"Best avoided on the day (may increase bruising)","exercise":"Skip strenuous exercise for ~24 hours","sauna_heat":"Avoid sauna / hot baths for 1-2 days","back_to_daily":"Immediately","common_side_effects":["Tiny injection bumps (resolve in ~30 min)","Pinpoint bruising","Mild headache","Temporary heaviness or asymmetry"]},"references":[{"url":"https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=485d9b71-6881-42c5-a620-a4360c7192ab","title":"DailyMed current onabotulinum BOTOX Cosmetic drug label"}],"quick_facts":{"pain":"Mild (quick pinches)","downtime":"None","results_last":"3-4 months (lines); 4-6 months (masseter)","treatment_time":"5-15 min","results_visible":"Starts in 2-3 days, full effect at ~2 weeks (jaw slimming 4-8 weeks)"},"alternatives":[{"name":"Hyaluronic Acid Filler","catalog_id":"hyaluronic_acid_filler","consider_when":"Lines are visible at rest (static) or volume loss is the main issue."},{"name":"Face Contouring Injection","catalog_id":"contouring_injection","consider_when":"Lower-face fullness is mainly fat rather than muscle."},{"name":"HA Skin Booster","catalog_id":"hyaluronic_acid_skin_booster","consider_when":"Goal is hydration and glow rather than muscle relaxation."}],"before_after":[],"good_to_know":["Botulinum toxin units are not interchangeable across brands, so the exact brand and dose matter.","Depending on the treatment area, side effects can include drooping, asymmetry, unwanted muscle weakness, or swallowing problems.","Official approvals vary by product and area treated, and your doctor will decide whether this treatment is suitable for you."],"how_it_works":{"steps":[{"body":"The doctor asks you to frown, smile or clench to see which muscles create the line or bulk, and marks injection points.","title":"Map the muscles"},{"body":"Skin is disinfected; ice or numbing cream can be used for sensitive areas.","title":"Clean the skin"},{"body":"A very fine needle places small doses of toxin into the target muscle (or into the skin for skin botox).","title":"Micro-injections"},{"body":"Over days the toxin blocks nerve signals so the muscle contracts less, softening lines or shrinking bulky muscle over weeks.","title":"Muscle relaxes"}],"how_delivered":"Intramuscular injection (or intradermal micro-droplets for skin botox / salivary-gland injection for gland botox)","illustration_idea":"Nerve-to-muscle junction with toxin blocking the signal so the overlying wrinkle flattens.","what_touches_skin":"Ultra-fine needle (30-34G)","what_it_feels_like":"Brief stinging pinches; most people tolerate it without anaesthesia."}}}}